I used the cream for a couple of weeks and to be honest I'm sure I felt better, more energetic. Then I stopped just before my period was due but it didn't arrive and now I don't know when to start using the cream again or if I should stop at all!

I was using 1/8 teaspoon(14mg)twice daily although, according to what I read on your site, this is a pretty low dose. (It's not Natpro as I have only just discovered your site but I will definitely change when I have used this current jar!)

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Comments for Karen

Hi Karen You are now in the final stages of Peri-menopause when cycles do become very erratic. So there's no point in trying to follow them, I suggest you use it daily from now on. The progesterone can't regulate them again as the ovaries have a mind of their own, but it can ease the symptoms which accompany this phase. I don't believe the 18mg/day is giving you sufficient. Although you felt some relief from using this amount, I've found Oestrogen Dominance can kick in. Although I usually recommend 100-200mg/day, it is trial and error for each woman to find the amount that suits. Often more is required. The early days can be very bumpy too. We do have a page on headaches and Migraines. Progesterone does help, and with sleep too. Vitamin D is also an important factor, please check your levels. Too low can cause migraines, weight gain and sleep problems too, see here and here. And here,here,here,here,here,here,here,here and here. A lack of vitamin D affects the benefits of progesterone. There's more in on our page How to use progesterone cream. Take care Wray

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